Apparatus for securing and adjusting a watch strap
View Patent ↗The disclosure generally relates to an apparatus for securing and adjusting a watch strap. In an exemplary embodiment, the disclosure relates to a wrist watch having a watch strap closing system that allows a watch strap with saw teeth to be locked and secured in place by a locking mechanism having complimentary saw teeth. The watch strap can move in one direction in order to tighten the watch strap around the user's wrist, but is prevented from moving in an opposite direction. To release or loosen the watch strap, the user can apply pressure to disengage the locking mechanism.
1. A wristwatch, comprising:
a watch housing having a first portion, a second portion, and a top portion, the top portion having a time display, the second portion having an opening;
a watch strap having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the first portion of the watch housing, the second end configured to be inserted through the opening in a first direction, the second end having a plurality of first interlocking members, wherein the first interlocking members include a plurality of opposing interlocking members with a smooth center channel substantially perpendicular to the opposing interlocking members and separating the opposing interlocking members; and
a locking mechanism integral with the second portion of the watch housing, the locking mechanism pivotable between a locked position and an unlocked position, the locking mechanism having a plurality of second interlocking members configured to lock with the first interlocking members when the locking mechanism is in the locked position, the locking mechanism configured to prevent the second end of the watch strap from moving in a second direction opposite the first direction when the locking mechanism is in a locked position.
2. The wristwatch of claim 1 , wherein the watch strap is made from rubber, plastic, or metal.
3. The wristwatch of claim 1 , wherein the first interlocking members and the second interlocking members each have a saw-tooth shape.
4. The wristwatch of claim 1 , wherein the watch strap and the watch housing are a single molded component.
5. The wristwatch of claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism includes a tension coil configured to prevent the second end of the watch strap from moving in a second direction opposite the first direction when the locking mechanism is in a locked position.
6. The wristwatch of claim 1 , wherein the time display is a digital display.